Lavender grows beautifully in pots, allowing you to add its delightful scent to any sunny spot you have. Even if a lavender field is out of reach, you can still enjoy a splash of color and aroma by ...

With its dreamy hues of purple and nostalgic scent, lavender (Lavandula) is a timeless shrub. It evokes cottage gardens and quaint countryside villages with its charming simplicity. But you don't need ...

What makes the best soil to grow vegetables in pots? This in-depth guide looks at what makes a perfect potting mix for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I love lavender—the delicate foliage, the long, thin stems topped with blue or purple flowers, the way the blooms appear as a ...

While creeping and spreading plants make beautiful ground covers for flower beds, natural areas, or foundation plantings, they also bring lots of charm when used to fill container gardens and pots.

Many gardeners lack the space for traditional gardens but can grow vegetables and herbs in containers. Choose compact, bush or patio plant varieties specifically bred for growing in smaller pots.

No big yard? No problem. These vegetables thrive in tiny urban gardens. Planting a garden is a great way to feel connected to your food supply and seasonal changes. But gardening might seem out of the ...

Not all gardeners are blessed with full-sun sites that the veggie-gardening books all recommend as the place to grow edibles. Six hours of direct sunlight per day is the rule of thumb. But if you ...